LinkedIn isn’t just for business types looking to make that next deal – it can also be a great resource for journalists – according to this session at the news:rewired conference in London today
Social media verification is a ‘traditional journalism skill’
Claire Wardle, director of news service at Storyful, told news:rewired in London today that verification of digital material was a case of ‘putting the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together’.
Using digital to help cover news for a diverse community
Yasmine El Rafie, social media development editor for Swedish Radio, explained to the news:rewired conference, in London today, how to target a diverse community.
Accuracy vs speed: How the BBC and ITV approach breaking news
The first Q&A session of the news:rewired conference, in London today, looked at approaches taken to breaking digital news by major organisations in the UK.
PHOTOS: Live stream of today’s news:rewired images
Check out the live stream of images from today’s news:rewired conference in London
Three tips to get news onto social networks’ streams
Jay Lauf, publisher of digital-only business Quartz, opened the 10th news:rewired conference by discussing his organisation’s innovative approach and outlining how to make journalism for the social web.
AS IT HAPPENED: Breaking news panel discussion
A live blog of the opening session at news:rewired where speakers discuss digital tools for breaking news situations
How to follow our news:rewired conference today
Our news:rewired conference is taking place at MSN UK in London today, which you can follow on Twitter by searching for #newsrw
AS IT HAPPENED: Jay Lauf of Quartz delivers news:rewired keynote
A live blog of Jay Lauf’s keynote speech to open the tenth news:rewired conference
Attending #newsrw and need a hotel? Delegates will receive discount at The Georgian House
Ahead of news:rewired on Friday (20 September) we’re pleased to say The Georgian House is again kindly offering delegates a 10 per cent discount on rooms.
The four-star bed and breakfast hotel is located near to Victoria Station and is just a 10 to 15 minute walk from the event venue at MSN UK, Cardinal Place, 100 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JL.
To book a discounted room contact the hotel on 0207 834 1438, mentioning that you are attending news:rewired.